Leica M3 DS 1957 + Summicron 50mm f/2 Dual Range 1957 + SDPOO Goggles - CLA

LEICA M3 Double Stroke (1957) + SUMMICRON 50mm f/2 Dual Range (1957) + SDPOO Goggles
A complete, matching-year set — camera, lens, and accessories, all from 1957.

BODY — Leica M3 Double Stroke / Serial #901516 (1957)
- Condition: exelent+
- Vulcanite: Original, perfect condition.
- Top plate: Minor cosmetic dent on top cover (visible in photos) — no functional impact.

- CLA: December 2018 by GM Services (original invoice included)
- Shutter: All speeds accurate (1s to 1/1000s + B). Curtains in perfect condition, no pinholes.
- Rangefinder: Long-base, precisely coupled. Bright and accurate.
- Viewfinder: Bright, frames functional.
- Winding: Smooth double-stroke advance, characteristic of the early M3.
- Self-timer: Functional.
- Film tested: Confirmed working perfectly.

LENS — Summicron 50mm f/2 Dual Range / Serial #1468056 (1957)
- Condition: Excellent+
- CLA: December 2025 (cleaning, lubrication, collimation — fresh service)
- Optics: Clear glass, no haze, no fungus. A few micro-scratches on front element 
  (typical of soft glass from this era) — zero impact on rendering and sharpness.
- Focus ring: Perfectly smooth, buttery action after recent service.
- Aperture: Clean, snappy blades.
- Chrome: Well-preserved. Engravings sharp and clean.
- Rangefinder coupling: Accurate.

The Dual Range Summicron is one of the most sought-after Leica lenses ever made.
Its floating element system allows focus down to 19 inches (48cm) with the SDPOO goggles — a unique capability among 50mm Leica optics of that era.

 ACCESSORIES (all period-correct) 
- SDPOO Goggles: Marked "LEITZ WETZLAR" — required for macro/close-focus mode.
- Vintage metal lens cap: Marked "LEICA" (circa 1950–1965).
- Period leather strap.

 WHY THIS SET
- Matching year: Body and lens both produced in 1957 — a rare and desirable combination.
- Ready to shoot: Fresh CLA on the lens (December 2025). CLA on body documented (2018, invoice).
- Complete kit: Everything a photographer would have owned new in 1957.
- The M3 viewfinder is universally regarded as the finest ever made for the 50mm focal length.

SHIPPING

Ships from Paris, France.
Japan Welcome — carefully packed, fully insured, tracked international shipping.
Combined shipping available.

CONDITION SUMMARY

Body:      Excellent+ (CLA 2018, minor top plate dent)
Lens:      Excellent+ (CLA 2025, micro-scratches front element)
Goggles:   Excellent
Cap:       Excellent
Strap:     Good (period, light patina)

Any questions welcome. Happy to provide additional photos on request.